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Korn have released another pedal that channels the sound of their genre-defining debut record

By Phil Weller published 29 May 26

The pedal captures the iconic sound of their Indigo Ranch era and will release in limited numbers

Alex Lifeson used TONEX and Fractal to recreate classic Rush tones

By Phil Weller published 29 May 26

Lifeson has become a digital modeling convert in recent years after IK Multimedia cloned his amp collection – and the results blew him away

Why Paul Gilbert started prioritizing quality songwriting over crazy guitar solos

By Janelle Borg published 29 May 26

Gilbert may be a master shredder, but even he realizes the importance of practicing restraint

Harley Benton’s refreshed and relaunched ST-Modern HH goes all-in on value

By Jonathan Horsley published 29 May 26

The ST-Modern HH returns in cool metallic finishes offering shred on a budget, and the ST-Modern Plus HSS in Dark Purple Sparkle gets a right-handed release

Slash took his new favorite amp brand on the Guns N’ Roses tour without telling anyone

By Phil Weller published 29 May 26

Slash pivoted from Marshall to Magnatone in a high profile move back in 2023

Paul McCartney on the time he gave Paul Mescal a Beatles guitar lesson

By Phil Weller published 28 May 26

Mescal is set to portray Macca on the big screen, which afforded him a guitar lesson with the man himself

Tosin Abasi on the art of designing cutting-edge instruments that keep the guitar’s core

By Phil Weller published 28 May 26

The Kaizen – which Abasi designed in collaboration with Ernie Ball Music Man – looks to drag guitar design into a bold new future

Guitar Center just launched an awesome acoustic guitar sale with discounts hitting up to 30% off premier strummers from Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Yamaha, and more

By Matt McCracken published 28 May 26

If you’re looking for a new acoustic guitar, then we’ve got the lowdown on the sale for you at Guitar Center

John Fogerty on the long-lost amp that was the key to his Creedence Clearwater Revival tone

By Phil Weller published 28 May 26

The unique amp packed some unusual built-in effects that can be heard across the band’s discography

Derek Trucks on the challenge of playing Jerry Garcia’s Tiger

By Phil Weller published 28 May 26

The 14lbs beast needed some taming, and it taught Trucks a valuable history lesson